(CNN) — DJ Casper, born Willie Perry, Jr., has died after a battle with cancer, his wife told CNN affiliate ABC7 Chicago on Monday. The Chicago native was reportedly 58. CNN has reached out to his ...

CHICAGO, Illinois -- DJ Casper, the creator of the world-famous "Cha Cha Slide," has died at 58 years old. The DJ lost his battle with cancer on Monday. This past May, Casper sat down with ABC7's ...

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DJ Casper released one of the most popular line dance songs ever in the “Cha Cha Slide” back in 2000, and it remains a mainstay at parties, weddings and large gatherings. DJ Casper, also known as Mr.

On Aug. 7, Willie “DJ Casper” Perry Jr. died after a long-term battle with cancer. He was known for the wildly popular single “Cha Cha Slide” which became a popular line dance. The song is often ...

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